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WU11 ZNE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,752 mi
Last recorded141,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 ZNE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 141,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb 1/2 working

Fail 22 Jul 2026 141,752 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear center seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb 1/2 working

Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,880 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Fail 7 Aug 2025 139,880 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 2 Aug 2024 138,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb dim.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 138,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb dim.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,130 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,204 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,549 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

near side rear and off side rear tyres nails

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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WU11 ZNE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU11 ZNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU11 ZNE registered?

WU11 ZNE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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